Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Skillnet is a leading provider of engineering and automotive apprenticeships, delivering prestigious training programmes in partnership with major employers across the UK. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join our team delivering the renowned Ford Engineering Apprenticeship Programme at our state-of-the-art training centre in Basildon, Essex . This role will involve delivering innovative classroom and workshop-based training to high-calibre engineering apprentices undertaking their Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme . You will play a vital role in developing the next generation of engineering professionals through engaging and inspiring teaching, coaching and mentoring. The Role As a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment and progression of apprentices undertaking programmes in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will deliver a combination of theoretical and practical training, supporting learners through both EAL and BTEC qualifications, whilst ensuring apprentices achieve the high standards expected within the Ford Engineering Apprenticeship Programme. Delivering classroom and workshop-based mechanical engineering training. Teaching and assessing EAL Level 2 and Level 3 engineering units. Delivering practical instruction in hand fitting and sheet metal fabrication techniques. Supporting engineering knowledge units including Engineering Communications and Engineering Projects. Planning and preparing lessons, schemes of work and learning resources. Monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records. Acting as a personal tutor, providing academic guidance and pastoral support. Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. Maintaining continuous professional development and current industry knowledge. About You We are looking for a motivated and engaging engineering professional with a passion for developing apprentices and supporting learner success. Essential Requirements Significant occupational experience within Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Teaching qualification and/or Assessor Award (or willingness to work towards one). GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and IT. Experience of working to quality and performance targets. Desirable Experience delivering engineering qualifications in further education, apprenticeships or workplace learning. HNC/HND, Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a STEM subject. Experience delivering CAD, Engineering Drawing, Machining or Manufacturing Engineering subjects. What We Offer Opportunity to deliver training within one of the UK's most prestigious engineering apprenticeship programmes. Modern engineering workshop and training facilities. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Job Type Full-Time, Permanent If you are passionate about engineering education and want to play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering talent, we would love to hear from you. This policy sets out our commitment to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of our learners by listening, supporting and respecting learners, and prevent young people and vulnerable adults becoming the victims of abuse, neglect, or radicalisation. To maintain a Safeguarding and Prevent Risk Assessment and Action Plan that identifies risks and highlight actions taken to protect learners. By education and training to develop all learners resilience to abuse and radicalisation, to know how to stay safe on and offline and to develop the skills needed to keep themselves safe. By establishing an induction training programme that includes detailed Safeguarding and Prevent modules for both learners and staff. To adhere to IT security policies and practices and review regularly to encourage safe working practices for all. Confidentiality we will only share private and sensitive information about a learner when it is in the best interests to do so, e.g. if there is a Safeguarding concern. This role is subject to regulated activities as defined by our safeguarding policy. DBS Check Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a full enhanced, barred list DBS check.